Focken R, Roden W. "Using Portfolios to Evaluate and Improve Student Learning in Experiential Education" Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 18-22, 2009. Boston, Massachusetts. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2009; 73(4) Article 57, page 141.

Frenzel J, Focken R. "Assessment of First Year Pharmacy Student Compounded Sterile Product Preparations" Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 20-23, 2008. Chicago, Illinois. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2008; 72(3) Article 72, page 33.

Focken, R, Frenzel, J. “Assessment of Prescription Dispensing and Patient Consultation in a First Year Pharmacy Practice Skills Laboratory” Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, July 20-23, 2008. Chicago, Illinois. Poster abstract published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2008; 72 (3) Article 72, page 33.

Focken, R. North Dakota State University Department of Pharmacy Practice Seed Grant in the amount of $2615.00 for the project titled “Student Engagement in Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences: Preceptor and Student Perceptions” February 2009.

Focken, R. North Dakota State University Development Foundation Grant, $1195.00, to purchase a Blood Pressure Training Arm for the North Dakota State University Concept Pharmacy. January 2008.